Kerrie Anne Kettelhut's Obituary
Kerrie Anne Kettelhut
Jan 9, 1970 – June 15, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Kerrie Anne Kettelhut announces her sudden passing on June 15, 2016 in Reno Nevada at the age of 46. We have lost a unique, free spirited soul who left an impression on everyone that she met. Born and raised in Alameda, Kerrie attended Lum Elementary School, Wood Middle School and graduated from Alameda High School. She went on to earn a degree in Philosophy from UC Santa Cruz.
Kerrie is lovingly remembered by her husband of 18 years Matt Olsem and their daughter Lily Olsem, both of Reno, NV., by her parents Larry and Barbara Kettelhut, her sister Sarylsue (Dennis) DiFabio, her Aunts Valerie Bachtell, Patricia Bachtell and Janet Kettelhut, her nephew Steven Kettelhut, and niece Christine Gaster. Also by cousins Crystal Tapia and Terry Bachtell, and numerous other nieces, nephews and friends. Kerrie was preceded in death by her grandparents Russell and Mary Bachtell, and uncles Raymond and Russell Bachtell.
A casual celebration of life with close friends and family was held in Reno, NV on July 9th. There will also be a gathering on Friday July 29th at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. in Oakland at 1:30pm followed by her interment with her beloved grandparents Dr. Howard and Iva Kettelhut at 2:30pm.
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